Since Marvel Group only accepts top-tier spine surgeons into our Surgical Stewardship™ program, a spine surgeon must meet or exceed some very stringent criteria, such as consistently achieving superior outcomes for their patients. Once accepted into the Surgical Stewardship™ program, a spine surgeon will have the opportunity to offer the Patient Promise™ to their patients, which is a huge confidence-builder for patients and the physicians who refer them.

The Patient Promise™ 

The Patient Promise™ covers out-of-pocket expenses for the patient up to $5,000 if follow-up surgery is needed within 365 days of the original procedure. This is the premier warranty available in the field of spine surgery today, and it will undoubtedly be a major factor in the selection process for any patient choosing a surgeon. As an elite surgeon, chances are this feature won’t need to be used very often, but there are always unforeseen circumstances that may arise. When that does happen, the Patient Promise™ helps relieve your patients of the financial burden, so they aren’t crippled with additional medical bills.

What Surgical Stewardship™ means to referrals 

In the same way that the Patient Promise™ can be the deciding factor in choosing a spine surgeon, the overall Surgical Stewardship™ program can hold powerful sway over referring physicians. Knowing that you have been accepted into the Marvel Group program is a clear indicator that you have passed those stringent qualifications and are an elite spine surgeon. That fact alone can provide all the confidence needed for a colleague to refer patients to you because it will be a good reflection on the referring physicians themselves. Given the fact that they can refer a patient to a professional whom they know to be highly skilled and qualified, it reflects well on themselves for having that knowledge.

Benefits of Surgical Stewardship™ 

The truth is, once you are accepted into the Surgical Stewardship™ program as an elite spine surgeon, you can expect to reap the benefits from patients, your colleagues, and the community in general. When word gets around that you have achieved Surgical Stewardship™ standards, it will increase the level of respect you get from your community members, and it will elevate your practice into the top echelon of spine surgeons. In terms of growing your practice, two of the strongest contributing elements will be in place – greater recognition from potential patients, and greater respect and confidence from referring physicians.

Are you one of the chosen few?

If you’re an outstanding private practice spine surgeon who would like to know if you qualify to join our Surgical Stewardship™ program and access our Patient Promise™ initiative, we invite you to contact us.